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lifelicksballs
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i dont know if this is a bad question but after i get the motorset should i just the thing in as it is and then add new hoses or add new hoses and then put it in

and also are there any hoses i need to move around to fit LHD like the sr does(heater hoses or something)


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replace EVERY hose!

you should be able to cut to fit the heater hoses without too much trouble, once its in, just put them down there and move them about until you find an angle that works and tirm to fit etc..

the rad hoses similar, KA ones work almost perfectly.. just cut to fit

replace all those tiny hoses and **** before they burst on you and leave you on the side of the road, and do it before putting in the engine.

the only hoses to worry about after its in is heater, radiator, and fuel hoses since obviously they're attatched to the car, not the engine..

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Replace all the coolant hoses, and all of the Vac. hoses. I would also reccomend replacing the water pump, timing belt, and spark plugs.

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I decided to just change the vac hoses with the motor on the floor. Bad idea. I have since had to change every single coolant hose on the motor. Trust me: that is no fun. Take some time and replace every thing that you can afford to.

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lifelicksballs
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does anyone know how much length of vac hoses they used ?


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